ASHGABAT, Turkmenistan, February 17.
Turkmenistan and the European Union outlined key areas of
cooperation for 2026, focusing on the development of transport
connectivity, including the Trans-Caspian route,
Trend reports via the Turkmen MFA.
The issues were raised during a briefing on cooperation between
Turkmenistan and the European Union that was held at the Ministry
of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan on February 17. Deputy Minister
of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Myahri Byashimova, the officials
and staff members of the ministry, as well as heads and
representatives of diplomatic missions accredited in the country
and representatives of EU institutions, were participating at the
briefing.
The briefing highlighted the results of 2025 and priorities for
bilateral ties in 2026.
During the talks, particular attention was given to
inter-parliamentary dialogue, the Human Rights Dialogue, and
cooperation in education and science between Turkmenistan and the
EU.
In 2025, political dialogue included the meeting of Central
Asian foreign ministers with the EU, the first EU-Central Asia
Summit in Samarkand, and active bilateral contacts. Around 30
EU-funded projects in Turkmenistan focused on the environment,
digitalization, transport, rule of law, and private sector
support.
Planned events for 2026 include the EU-Turkmenistan Joint
Committee meeting and the EU-Central Asia Ministerial Meeting. Both
sides reaffirmed their interest in continuing practical cooperation
throughout the year.
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